Recent Event Photos

2022-2023

When attending one of our events, your photo may be taken by one of our members and used on this website or our social media! Feel free to browse the photos and recaps below from our recent events, and check out our Photo Archive page for other past events:

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  • Phillies Game and Tailgate - August 25, 2023

    On August 25th, YMF members and guests flocked to Citizens Bank Park for an eventful Phillies Game and tailgate in lot M. At the tailgate, attendees enjoyed socializing with their colleagues and playing tailgate games, including cornhole. A spread of various hoagies, pretzels, and cheesesteak raviolis as well as non-alcoholic beverages were provided for the group. All attendees received a ticket to the game where the Phillies were victorious over the Cardinals by seven runs to two, courtesy of home runs by Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm.

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  • Kickball Tournament ASCE/MASITE/ASHE - June 15, 2023

    On June 15, the YMF tied up their best kicking shoes and headed over to Fiarmount Park for the Multi-society kickball tournament. Thanks to the impeccable catching hands of the YMF's fielders and steady pitching efforts by K. Malley and C. Bogas, the team scored victories over MASITE (3-0) and ASHE (5-2), and were awarded with the traffic cone trophy. Attendees enjoyed a variety of pizza, deli wraps, and cold beverages and enjoyed networking in between games. The ASCE team consited of Kazi Hassan, Kevin Walsh, Will Cowan, Kevin Malley, Cory Bogas, Christian Antisell, Alex Long, Dylan Schantz, and Steve Newell.

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  • Annual Election Happy Hour - May 17, 2023

    On May 17, members of the YMF met at Brauhaus Schmitz to round out the voting period and to hear the announcement of the 2023-24 executive board. Attendees were served German-inspired appetizers and spent the night networking with their fellow collegues.

  • Spring Adopt-A-Highway - April 23, 2023

    On April 23, the ASCE Philadelphia YMF and ASHE Delaware Valley YMC teamed up to clean our 2 miles of adopted highway. Volunteers picked up trash on Bethlehem Pike between Lafayette Ave Connector and Butler Pike in Ambler. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather. Thank you to our 15 volunteers and to Fireside Bar & Grille for providing the meeting location!

  • Critical Issues Seminar - April 18, 2023

    On Tuesday, April 18th, the ASCE Philadelphia Younger Member Forum hosted the 2023 Critical Issues Seminar at Second District Brewing in South Philadelphia to discuss this year’s topic - the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The Professional Development Co-chairs, Caroline Voigtsberger, E.I.T., and Tyler Farley, E.I.T., led a moderated panel discussion on the IIJA/BIL as a whole, as well as what the law means for Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia. Our distinguished panel of experts included Api Appulingam, P.E., Deputy Director of Aviation, Capital Development at both the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and the Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), Jesse Buerk, Manager, Office of Capital Programs for DVRPC, and Natasha Fackler, Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator for PennDOT. Each of the panelists provided valuable insight into the available funding opportunities that the law continues to provide, as well as the current and anticipated projects & programs funded that support the BIL’s goals of increasing workforce opportunities, supporting disadvantaged and underserved communities, and addressing equity, accessibility, resiliency, safety, and sustainability. Thank you to Api, Jesse, and Natasha for taking the time out of their busy days to share their expertise on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), to Second District Brewing for hosting us and providing us with the delicious dinner & drinks, and to all attendees that joined us.

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  • Drexel Section Meeting - FE Information Session and Panel - February 27, 2023

    On February 27, 2023, ASCE Philadelphia YMF visited Drexel University's Student Chapter to conduct an FE Civil Panel and Information Session. Four YMF volunteers, including two Drexel graduates, participated in the panel and provided students with valuable insight regarding preparation and expectations for the exam. Students actively participated and asked great questions. After the event, Drexel ASCE members are one step closer to passing the exam and becoming licensed Engineers-in-Training! We enjoyed meeting with the students and hope to join them again at a future general body meeting.

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  • Headshot Happy Hour - February 23, 2023

    On February 23, 2023, ASCE YMF gathered at American Sardine Bar for the Headshot Happy Hour. We learned great tips to make the most of our LinkedIn profiles and got updated headshots taken, all while enjoying a selection of snacks and drinks amongst friends and industry professionals. A big thank you to American Sardine Bar for hosting us and to Ben Leibowitz for capturing some great headshot photos!

  • Widener Section Meeting - YMF Introduction and Panel - February 8, 2023

    On February 8, 2023, ASCE Philadelphia YMF visited Widener University's Student Chapter to introduce their members to the Younger Member Forum. YMF volunteers discussed the professional development, outreach, and networking opportunities available to student members and early-career professionals. Great conversations were had over pizza and drinks, and a few students even registered to become societal members during the meeting. We were happy to meet with students, and hope to see them at upcoming ASCE Philadelphia events!

  • Annual Winter Social - January 30, 2023

    On Monday, January 30th, McGillins hosted the ASCE YMF Winter Social with over 130 attendees! It was a great evening to make new connections with fellow young civil engineers and reconnect with our awesome network. Several great prizes were raffled off, and all had a good time.

    A huge thank you to the generous local engineering companies and organizations that donated this year, raising over $7500, which will be invested in local, non-profit organizations such as the Future City competition, Hub of Hope, Friends of the Wissahickon, and the Life Do Grow Farm throughout the year.

    And an even bigger shout out to the planning committee for all of their work putting this event together, including Kirsten Brown, Timothy Abel, Kayla Nelson, James Stanton, Christian Antisell, Kevin Walsh, Nooraldean Dabdoub, and Kerianne Chen.

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  • ASCE YMF/ASHE YMC Winter Mixer - December 15, 2022

    The Philly YMF teamed up with the Delval ASHE YMC to plan an wonderful night at Manayunk Brewing Company! 40 young engineers came out to network and enjoyed a complimentary drink ticket as well as hors d'oeuvres and a taco bar.

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  • TTF Watershed Tree Planting - November 12, 2022

    On November 12, the ASCE Philadelphia YMF teamed up with the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed to hold a planting event. Volunteers planted native grass species carex vulpinoidea (fox sedge) and juncus effusus (soft rush) along a recently daylit tributary of the Jenkintown Creek. The planting effort will help reintroduce native plant species to help control erosion, improving the water quality of the Jenkintown Creek before it flows into the Delaware River. Volunteers also cut down an invasive species called phragmites to help native species take root.

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  • SEPTA Control Center Tour - November 3, 2022

    On Thursday, November 3rd, ASCE Philadelphia YMF visited 1234 Market St in Center City Philadelphia to tour SEPTA's Control Center. Donte Julia, Deputy Chief of the Control Center, gave a comprehensive tour of each department; Bus Operations, Transit Police, Subway, Trolley, High Speed Rail, and Regional Rail. We had an enthusiastic group who were very inquisitive about the ins and outs of SEPTA's operations. Donte and the managers had all the answers. Once that part of the tour was done, Claudia Aliff, Planning Analyst from SEPTA's Planning Department, shared with us a glimpse of where SEPTA is headed. Claudia covered SEPTA METRO, an update to wayfinding and communication for the transit system, Trolley Modernization, an update to the Trolley System to make it more accessible and reliable, Bus Revolution, a redesign of SEPTA's fixed-route bus network, and Reimagining Regional Rail, rethinking the regional rail system to improve access and provide more consistent service. Thanks to all who came out and thank you SEPTA for inviting us for a look behind the scenes.

  • Fall Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup - October 15, 2022

    On October 15, the ASCE Philadelphia YMF and ASHE Delaware Valley YMC teamed up to clean our 2 miles of adopted highway. Volunteers picked up trash on Bethlehem Pike between Lafayette Ave Connector and Butler Pike in Ambler. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather. Thank you to all of our volunteers and to Fireside Bar & Grille for providing the meeting location!

  • Welcome Back Students Bowling Night - October 5, 2022

    On October 5, 2022, we welcomed back students with bowling at PEP Bowl in South Philly. Students and professionals were able to chat and eat pizza while working on perfecting their bowling scores. The top two people in each lane won trophies with their names on them! This event was a great way to reconnect with students starting the new school year. Thanks to all who came out. Hope to see you at another event very soon!

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  • End of Summer Happy Hour and YMF Group Photo - September 8, 2022

    On September 8 2022, ASCE YMF gathered at Dock Street Brewery South for the End of Summer Happy Hour. We enjoyed a great selection of horderves and the brewery’s finest refreshments. It was a great opportunity to meet new people and connect with friends in the civil engineering industry. Joe Natale, ASCE Section President Elect was our wonderful photographer for the day to capture the annual ASCE YMF Photo.

  • Maximizing Your Career Growth Virtual Roundtable - September 6, 2022

    On September 6, 2022 The ASCE YMF hosted a virtual roundtable event! The event hosted student and professional members of ASCE for three rounds of career development topics. The event was held on Gather, an interactive alternative to Zoom that includes a custom virtual space for communities to meet. Attendees selected three topics to discuss in small groups of 3-4 people. Following each topic discussion, attendees returned to the main group to share a brief summary of their discussions. Each attendee was provided $20 meal vouchers to purchase a dinner of their choice! THANK YOU to the Committee on Younger Members (CYM), for helping us make this event possible.

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